The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Paul Meyer reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Todd Ritchie has retired at the age of 33. "He just didn't feel like he could compete the way he wanted to at this time," Pirates pitching coach Spin Williams said. "His shoulder wasn't responding the way he'd have liked."

The Associated Press reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed SP Todd Ritchie (Devil Rays) to a minor-league contract. The deal could be worth $350,000 if he pitches in the majors this season. The deal also includes $550,000 in performance bonuses that should be reachable if he is in Pittsburgh's rotation.